Thursday, October 27, 2011

In September, Leonard was transferred to USP Coleman in centralFlorida. His conditions initially appeared to be an improvement overthe penitentiary in Lewisburg. but it seems his living conditions mayindeed be much worse. For example, Leonard still isn't being allowedvisitors. Family members have to reapply to be put on Leonard'svisitors list. Even the attorneys (for the first time) have to be puton his visitors list. The attorneys have another level of approval tonavigate, as well, but are finding it difficult to contact prisonofficials to make all the necessary arrangements. It took oneattorney over one month to gain access to his client. Leonard isbeing isolated as never before. In addition, Leonard has beenassigned to a top bunk. Due to a torn ligament which has never beenrepaired, Leonard's ability to climb safely is diminished. Mr.Peltier also should be placed in a unit with other older prisoners,but Coleman has Leonard listed as being 57 years of age when , infact, he is 67 years old. All of Leonard's prison records over thesemany years clearly indicate his correct date of birth. Curious, right?

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